Games / NHL / Nov 16, 2026

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-3) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLMonday, November 16, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-3

7:30 PM ETNov 16, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateNov 16, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensNew York Rangers

Goals per game

3.6

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

11-3-3Record10-8-1

2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

6-2Road record / home record8-2

WWLWWLast 5LWWWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

3.12

2.90

Shots Against per Game

28.3

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.47

2.95

Shots per Game

27.6

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

200

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Montreal CanadiensWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Dallas StarsW 5-2

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 11/16

Apr 1, 2027NYR 0, MTL 0

Feb 14, 2027NYR 0, MTL 0

Nov 16, 2026MTL 0, NYR 0

Team pages

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers?

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-3. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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